Electrical fire in Jacobson

1/5/2021 (Permalink)

Damaged wiring in a home for boiler

Your home may be in danger of an electrical fire if:

• You smell something burning with no source in sight
• The circuit breaker keeps tripping
• Wiring is outdated
• Outlets discolor or are overloaded
• Misuse of extension cords
• You hear rodents in the walls chewing

If you should discover that you have an electrical fire, use a fire extinguisher to put it out. If possible, shut off the power source by shutting the breaker off. NEVER throw water on it as you could get electrocuted. If you don’t have a fire extinguisher, you can use baking soda or salt.

To avoid an electrical fire, have wiring inspected by an electrician regularly. Power surges can increase the amount of electricity flowing to the outlet and will overload it causing it to spark. A surge protector can help protect you from a potential electrical fire.